We are sad to announce that our annual Family Picnic event has been cancelled due to the unfortunate weather conditions we have had.

We appreciate everyone’s understanding on the matter.

🎉 Join Us for the Annual Long Service Awards & Banquet 🎉

📅 Date: August 29, 2026

🕓 Time: 4:30 PM – 12:00 AM

📍 Location: The Venue at The River Cree Resort & Casino (300 East Lapotac Blvd, Enoch, AB)

🎟️ Tickets: $75

• Payment options: cheque, cash, card (in person at the hall), or e-transfer
• *Please include your UA card number and “awards” in the message for e-transfers.

📩 Registration:

Registration forms have been emailed to all members. If you did not receive yours or have any questions, please contact the Entertainment Committee at entertainment.committee@local488.ca.

Members who are eligible for an award that were initiated in the following years – 2000, 1995, 1990, 1985, 1980, 1975, 1970, 1965, 1960, 1955, 1950, 1945, 1940, 1935, and 1930, should have received a special invitation in the mail.

All completed registrations should be submitted to the attention of Shawna Robertson.

🏨 Hotel Deal:

Rooms are available at a discounted rate of $200 (regularly $389).

To book, please contact Main Reception at 780-452-7080 and request to speak with Alyssa Camara.

Local 488 Family Picnic is Back!

Mark your calendars! Join us for a fun-filled day with your Local 488 family. This is a FREE event for Local 488 members and their families!

Event Details:

• Saturday, June 6, 2026
• 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• 📍Location: Laurier Park- Edmonton Valley Zoo (13315 Buena Vista Rd)

Event Highlights:

• 🎟️Admission to Edmonton Valley Zoo- use it on the day of the picnic or any other day this summer!
• 🌭Food & drink vouchers for a BBQ lunch (vegetarian options available)
• 🏰Bouncy castles
• 🎯Games & activities for all ages
• 😄A great chance to connect with fellow members

Don’t miss out on this fantastic family day!

Click the link below to register for your free tickets:

Annual Family Picnic Registration

We hope you’ve been practicing your poker face 😎; the Annual Local 488 Poker Tournament is just around the corner! After last year’s great turnout, we’re excited to bring everyone together once again for an afternoon of cards, competition, and camaraderie ♣️♥️♦️♠️

🎲 Tournament Details:

📅 Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026

📍 Location: Yellowhead Casino (12464 153 Street NW, Edmonton)

💰 Entry Fee: $130.00

🃏 What to Expect:

• 2:00 PM ➡️ Cards in the air
• Top 5 payouts
• Winner takes home the trophy
• Cardholder for every player
• Plenty of prizes
• $20.00 food & drink refund for all players

⏰ Important Registration Information:

• Registration deadline: 3:00 PM on March 13, 2026
• Players must be registered in advance to participate
• Payment in full is required at registration
• No refunds after March 13, 2026
• Spouses are welcome to join (please make a second registration with their name matching the members UA card number)

We’ve reserved the Social Room, just look for the Local 488 flags 🚩 at the entrance!

Register here ➡️ Poker Tournament Registration

Payment must be made within 24hrs of registration and can be made in person at the main reception or via e-transfer to:
📧 ENTERTAINMENT.COMMITTEE@LOCAL488.CA

**Include in the e-transfer message: Player’s name, UA card number, and “Poker Tournament”.

Don’t miss your chance to go all in! Secure your seat today and let’s make this year’s tournament even bigger and better than the last.🍀Looking forward to seeing you at the tables!

❗SOLD OUT❗

Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026

Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Cost: $20 per ticket

Limit: Maximum of 10 tickets per member

-Tickets are first come, first served until sold out.

-Children 2 and under are FREE (no ticket required).

-All attendees, including chaperones, require a ticket.

***Payment: Please do not make payment yet. If tickets become available, we will contact you for payment.

Register for the waitlist here: WEM Waterpark Event Registration